Argentina is positioned as a benchmark in global gastronomy: which restaurants, foods and wines led the rankings

With the passage of time, Argentina managed to position itself as one of the most captivating and attractive globally due to its outstanding gastronomyan infinite offer of flavors and unique dishes, which place it leading the rankings national and international.

Last year it had already been a great moment that highlighted our country for having the best restaurantswith the arrival of the Michelin Guide to Buenos Aires and Mendoza, a great achievement as it was the first Hispanic Latin American country to be judged by great professionals.

Grills with infinite cuts and alternatives, bars full of cocktails, wineries that never stop surprising and a gastronomy that conquers anyone’s palate, Argentina you win without a doubt global attention. I discovered the distinctions and awardsin the regional and global rankings, which our country achieved both in dishes and chefs.

Argentina is climbing and vibrating in the peak of gastronomic tourism with the following appointments: best red wine of the year, best steak house in the world, eight Buenos Aires restaurants in Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024, 11 Argentine chefs in Best Chef Awards 2024, six national wineries in World’s Best Vineyards and six Argentine wines among the 100 best in the world, among others.

Global ranking of chefs: eleven Argentine distinctions

Within the great prizes, competitions and qualifications, five Argentine chefs managed to win the world class status category at the global awards Best Chef Awards 2024in Dubai.

Gonzalo Aramburuthe master of fine dining who invites you to an 18-course menu in the Correo passage in Recoleta, the Santiago native Javier Rodriguezwhich offers a menu with 65 preparations in Córdoba, Thomas Treschanski of Trescha, Guido Tassi of Don Julio and Agustín Ferrando Balbi of Ando in Hong Kong, were awarded with “Two Knives“, a recognition equivalent to Michelin stars in the gastronomic world.

At the same time, “One Knife“, the category that highlights those who achieved a minimum of 20% of the maximum points awarded: Fernando Rivarola from El Baqueano, Salta, Julio Martin Baez from Julia, Gabriel Oggero from Crizia, Sebastian Weigandt of saffron, Patricio Ariel Black by Sarasanegro and Tomas Kalika from Mishiguene.

Restaurants and gastronomy: the best grills, pizzas and much more

Argentina leads the list World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants with four Buenos Aires houses in its ranking and Buenos Aires was consecrated as the most awarded city, where the prize goes to the grill Don Juliofor the second consecutive year. This space also rose eight positions in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024 and achieved first place in the region as the best in Latin America.

The followings restaurants that stood out on the list were: Great Dabbangwhich rose eight positions compared to 2023 and was ranked 18th; The Favorite from Palermo in 31st place; Trescha in 33; Julia in 37; Fat Boy in 34; and Aramburu in 46.

The pizzerias They also had a great year to highlight, where I love youthe Adrogué pizzeria that offers Neapolitan-style pizzas, entered the pizza ranking in 2022 and today it is located in the place 40. It should be noted that it is the only south american pizzeria which managed to belong to the Top 50 in this category.

For the sweet fans there could be no shortage of space. Scannapieco and Cadoretwo prominent ice cream parlors in Buenos Aires, stood out on the list 100 Most Iconic Ice Creamsaccording to the Taste Atlas global ranking, for keeping the passion and tradition of ice cream alive.

The most notable bars and wines

Regarding the awards for World’s 50 Best Bars, Three Monkeys It took seventh place worldwide and is already on the list for the fourth consecutive year, where it also won an award for best hospitality. In 22nd place is the bar Inés de los SantosCochinchina, located in Palermo with a festive vibe and a cocktail bar to highlight. Finally, Atlantic Florist It achieved 46th place and continues to captivate visitors to immerse themselves in its aesthetic proposal and its only menu.

Argentina undoubtedly stands out and is recognized for its high production, quality and wine flavor. In the list of Top 100 Wines World 2024the most outstanding Argentine wine was Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard White Bones 2022with 100 rating points that placed it in 17th place in the world ranking. As for the reds, this year the standout and favorite was the Ant Garden Los Amantes Malbec 2021.

Among more than 1500 wines from 30 different countries, Trapiche Tesoro Malbec 2022 won the gold medal in the Sommelier’s Choice Awards 2024and the Gran Dante Malbec 2021 obtained 96 points in the International Wine Challenge to distinguish itself as the Best Malbec in the World. The Argentine red wine of the year was Piedra Infinita Supercal Malbec.

Regarding wineries, Argentina stood out for having six wineries who entered the World’s Best Vineyards: Victoria Estate – Durigutti Family Winemakers, ranked 10th; Salentein (18); Matias Riccitelli (26), The Enemy (29), Diamonds (39); and Colome (40).